Rhylie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Riley.
Name Census estimates that about 597 living Americans carry the first name Rhylie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rhylie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhylie births was 2014 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhylie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
597
~ 1 in 574,128 Americans
Peak year
2014
41 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,393
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Rhylie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rhylie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 332 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rhylie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhylie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rhylie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rhylies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, California recorded the most babies named Rhylie, while Ohio, California, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhylie
The name Rhylie is a relatively modern coinage, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a combination of the Welsh name Rhys and the suffix "-lie," which is often added to names to create a more feminine or diminutive form. The name Rhys itself is derived from the Old Welsh name Ris, which means "ardor" or "enthusiasm."
While the name Rhylie does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to ancient Welsh culture and language. The Welsh have a rich tradition of naming conventions, with many names reflecting the rugged landscape and natural beauty of their homeland.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Rhylie appearing in ancient texts or historical records. However, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Rhylie is Rhylie Rae, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1996. She gained recognition for her participation in various talent competitions and has released several singles and an EP.
Another notable Rhylie is Rhylie Jaskowski, an American competitive cheerleader and social media influencer born in 2003. She has achieved success in cheerleading competitions and has amassed a significant following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
In the realm of sports, Rhylie Vandenberg is a Canadian soccer player who has represented her country at the youth international level. Born in 2000, she has played for various clubs in Canada and the United States.
Rhylie Tanner is an Australian model and influencer born in 1998. She has worked with various fashion brands and has a strong presence on social media platforms like Instagram, where she shares her lifestyle and fashion content.
Finally, Rhylie Minter is a British actress and model born in 1999. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "Game of Thrones" and the feature film "The Kid Who Would Be King."
While the name Rhylie is relatively new and has not yet been widely documented in historical records, it is a unique and modern name that reflects the increasing diversity and creativity in naming practices around the world.
People
Rhylie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhylie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rhylie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhylie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 597 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhylie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 574,128 US residents.
Is Rhylie a common name?
We classify Rhylie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 602 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhylie most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhylie was 2014, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhylie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rhylie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhylie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.